Our New Zealand Road Trip took us to the Cardrona Hotel on our way from Queenstown to Wanaka. Many people take State Highway 6 from Queenstown to Wanaka. The highway takes you through Cromwell and the beautiful Kawarau Gorge. If you have already driven through the Kawarau Gorge, then you may want to opt for the more direct route to Wanaka through the Crown Range … [Read more...] about Cardrona Hotel: The Most Photographed Building in New Zealand?
Rippon Vineyard: The World’s Most Photographed Vineyard
Rippon Vineyard in Wanaka, New Zealand is the "most photographed vineyard in the world" according to locals. It's not hard to see why everyone takes this photo (or a similar photo) when visiting. Location Close to Queenstown and the more well-known Gibbston Valley is Wanaka. Wanaka is more laid back and quieter than Queenstown, but just as scenic. You can drive or … [Read more...] about Rippon Vineyard: The World’s Most Photographed Vineyard
Wineries: Waiheke Island Te Motu Vineyards and The Shed Restaurant
Today we take a journey back to Waiheke Island and a visit to Te Motu Vineyards. This small island full of wine off the coast of Aukland is nothing short of stunning. On our short weekend stay, we enjoyed a great wine tasting and lunch at Te Motu Vineyards. Te Motu Vineyards Like many of the wineries on Waiheke Island, Te Motu is gorgeous, green rolling hills covered in … [Read more...] about Wineries: Waiheke Island Te Motu Vineyards and The Shed Restaurant
Wineries: Man O’War Vineyards Waiheke Island
One of my favorite wineries on Waiheke Island is Man O'War Vineyards. The rugged drive to the "other side of the island" is well worth it to reach this isolated and beautiful beachfront winery on the Man O'War Bay. We stopped here on our visit to Waiheke Island in September 2015. Man O'War Vineyards Why: Delicious wines, great outdoor space and amazing views of the … [Read more...] about Wineries: Man O’War Vineyards Waiheke Island
Wineries: Cable Bay Vineyards Waiheke Island
On the island of Waiheke (a 7 minute helicopter ride from Auckland), we made a stop at Cable Bay Vineyards. … [Read more...] about Wineries: Cable Bay Vineyards Waiheke Island
Emilia Delizia Food Tour: Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Making
Our first stop on the Emilia Delizia Food Tour was to learn about Parmigiano Reggiano cheese making, and, of course, to taste some of that delicious aged cow juice. Basically, we learned how to spot imposter cheese by learning the traditional process for this region. … [Read more...] about Emilia Delizia Food Tour: Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese Making
Crowne Plaza Auckland Review
While in Auckland, we stayed at the Crowne Plaza Auckland hotel. This post is a review of the hotel. … [Read more...] about Crowne Plaza Auckland Review
Hilton Queenstown Resort Review
On our most recent trip to Queenstown, New Zealand, we stayed at the Hilton Queenstown Resort in the Kawarau Village. … [Read more...] about Hilton Queenstown Resort Review
Wineries: Batch Winery Waiheke Island
Our first winery stop on Waiheke Island was Batch Winery. Even if you are not into wine, you should scroll through this post to check out some of the pictures and the restaurant. … [Read more...] about Wineries: Batch Winery Waiheke Island
Iao Valley and the Nakalele Blow Hole Revisited
A while back, I wrote about visiting the Iao Valley and the Nakalele blow hole on Maui, including the drive on the road of death. I talked bragged about it so much that I inadvertently made Mr. J want to see all three. … [Read more...] about Iao Valley and the Nakalele Blow Hole Revisited